Creative Industries production is increasing, with a national workforce that is over 5% of the total, and a contribution of over 3% of total UK GVA.

The South West region is the 4th largest in England behind London, the South East and East (the London hinterland) and outperforms the North West region.

Research by the Work Foundation shows the strength of the sector in the LEP area following closely on the Financial Services sector :

Together, Bristol and Bath have world-leading expertise in factual TV, animation and publishing. A key aim now is to link the Creative and High-tech sectors more closely, to produce a unique opportunity in working in the complete technology "stack" from silicon design to user experience.

The Creative and technology sectors are vital to the development of the LEP Enterprise Zone in Bristol Temple Quarter.